Cisco SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Custom Subscription
This Cisco SUSE Linux Enterprise Server custom subscription provides essential platform licensing for critical business applications, ensuring ongoing support and feature access.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to use SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Live Patching, and SUSE Manager.
- Subscription Term: Continuous access to software updates, security patches, and technical support for the duration of the subscription.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and avoid licensing penalties with a properly licensed enterprise operating system.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted operation of business-critical applications through access to vendor support and maintenance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a custom platform software subscription for Cisco SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), specifically tailored for Duke Energy. It encompasses licensing for SLES SAP, SLES Live Patching (LP), and SUSE Manager, providing the necessary entitlements for these critical components.
This subscription is designed for businesses that rely on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for their core operations, particularly those running SAP workloads or requiring advanced system management and patching capabilities. It ensures that your IT environment remains compliant, secure, and fully supported by the vendor.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: Optimized performance and support for SAP applications.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Live Patching: Apply critical kernel security patches without system reboots, minimizing downtime.
- SUSE Manager: Centralized system management, patching, and compliance monitoring for your Linux infrastructure.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring costs for software access and support.
- Vendor Support: Access to technical expertise and issue resolution from SUSE and Cisco.
This custom SUSE Linux Enterprise Server subscription is ideal for mid-market organizations needing specialized licensing and support for their critical Linux workloads.
What This Enables
Enable SAP Workload Performance and Support
Enable teams to run SAP applications on a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server environment optimized for performance and stability. Ensure continuous operation and vendor support for your mission-critical SAP deployments.
production environments, mission-critical applications, SAP HANA deployments, enterprise resource planning systems
Minimize Downtime with Live Patching
Streamline security operations by applying critical kernel patches without requiring system reboots. Protect your systems from vulnerabilities while maintaining high availability for your services.
24/7 operations, high-availability clusters, critical infrastructure services, regulated environments
Centralize Linux System Management
Automate the deployment, patching, and monitoring of your SUSE Linux Enterprise Server fleet. Gain visibility and control over your entire Linux infrastructure from a single management console.
distributed server environments, large-scale Linux deployments, IT operations teams, compliance auditing
Key Features
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP
Provides an optimized and supported platform for running SAP applications, ensuring performance and stability.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Live Patching
Allows for the application of critical security patches to the kernel without rebooting, minimizing service interruptions.
SUSE Manager
Enables centralized management, monitoring, and patching of SUSE Linux systems, improving operational efficiency and security.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable recurring costs for software access and ongoing support, simplifying budget management.
Vendor Support
Provides access to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution, ensuring business continuity.
Industry Applications
Energy & Utilities
This sector often relies on robust, secure, and highly available systems for operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure management, making SLES with live patching and management tools essential for uptime and security.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security, compliance, and high availability for their trading platforms, core banking systems, and risk management applications, areas where SLES excels.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize SLES for managing production systems, ERP integration (like SAP), and industrial control systems where stability, security, and minimal downtime are paramount.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict security mandates and require reliable, long-term supported operating systems for critical services and data management, aligning with SLES capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)?
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a stable, scalable, and secure Linux operating system designed for mission-critical workloads in enterprise environments. It is widely used for applications like SAP, databases, and web servers.
What is SUSE Live Patching?
SUSE Live Patching allows administrators to apply critical security updates to the Linux kernel in real-time without requiring a system reboot. This significantly reduces downtime and enhances security posture.
What is SUSE Manager?
SUSE Manager is a comprehensive system management solution that provides capabilities for patching, configuration management, and compliance monitoring of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server systems, simplifying IT operations.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.